🛠️ Join us on Longbottom Farm as we revolutionize our poultry management with 2 brand-new mobile range coops! In this video, we dive into the construction of a durable steel frame designed to ease our workload and increase efficiency. 🐔✨

🔧 Watch as we transition from our old manual chicken tractors to constructing a robust frame that promises longevity and mobility. Whether you're a seasoned farmer or a DIY enthusiast, you'll find valuable tips on using both welded and bolted structures, suitable for any setup. 🏗️👨‍🌾

👀 In today's episode:
Time-lapse of our old setup and the beginning of something new.
Step-by-step guide on cutting, measuring, and assembling the steel frame.
Insights into choosing the right materials and tools for the job.
Safety tips to keep you protected during construction.

📌 Don't miss our practical advice for anyone looking to build a mobile coop that's both efficient and farmer-friendly. Stay tuned for the next video where we'll tackle the hoops and cover assembly! 🎥🐥

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VIDEO REFERENCES:
From Brooder to Pasture: Broiler Chicks' New Chicken Tractor Home:    • From Brooder to Pasture: Broiler Chic...  
Triple S Steel: https://www.sss-steel.com/contact-us

TOOLS USED:
Hobart 210 Welder: https://amzn.to/4dfYXWC
Dewalt Band Saw: https://amzn.to/49VTEZx
Dewalt Reciprocating Saw: https://amzn.to/3xUhM1k
Reciprocating Saw Blades: https://amzn.to/3QKYlyL
Dewalt Angle Grinder: https://amzn.to/3JF5c8Q
Dewalt Drill / Driver: https://amzn.to/3WeY1vy

MATERIALS & MEASUREMENTS:
Steel Frame Materials:
Square Steel Tubing: 2 ½” x 2 ½” diameter, ¼” thick, 24’ long pieces.
Round Pipe: ¾” diameter, schedule 40, 20’ long pieces (for pegs to connect the hoops).
Additional Construction Materials:
Flat Panels: For creating a skid surface following the main frame.
Galvanized Steel, Hardware Cloth, Doors: For the next part of the project (not used in this video).
Bolts, Metal Drill Bits, and Screws: For assembling components if not welding.
Tools:
Welder: Hobart Handler 210MVP Flux Cored/MIG welder (for welding).
Drill: With metal drill bits.
Cutting Tools (links above):
DeWalt 20V MAX Cordless Brushless Deep Cut Band Saw.
Electric Reciprocating Saw: 2,900 Strokes per Minute, 1-1/8 Inch Stroke Length.
DEWALT FLEXVOLT 60V MAX* Angle Grinder (for cutting and sanding/smoothing).
Safety Equipment:
Gloves
Goggles
Hard Hat
Ear Protection
Measurements for Cutting:
Cross Beams: 12’ lengths cut from 24’ steel pieces.
Uprights at Ends of Skids: 18” upturns for moving at 22.5 degree angle.
Pegs: 6” lengths cut from ¾” round tube for fence railing hoops.
Vertical Extensions on Skids: To allow the mobile range coop (MRC) to pass over birds safely.
10.5” for broilers and 2’ for turkeys
Construction Layout:
Crossbeams: Added at 12” intervals to each end, clamped to square.
Center Brace: Welded or bolted, one is higher for turkeys (2’ clearance), 10.5” clearance for broilers.
End Piece Uprights: Welded 2 ½” back from the edge, followed by cross beams.
Pegs: Welded at 4’ spacings along 24’ structure, with additional pegs for door framing.
End Skids: Optionally bent; typically an 8’ section with a 22.5-degree bend or welded onto 24’ skids.

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00:00 Moving Tractors Daily Takes Its Toll
01:57 What’s This Coop Made Of?
05:49 Measure Twice, Cut Once
10:17 Safety Moment
11:08 Mistakes WILL Happen!
12:40 What's Coming in Part 2?